Richmond, IA
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa
Richmond is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa. It is 2.6 miles N of Kalona, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52247.
Richmond at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 52247
- Nearest town
- Kalona (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.4497, -91.6972
Weather in Richmond now
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Richmond weather by the hour
Richmond weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richmond.
This week in Richmond
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richmond
What is the weather usually like in Richmond?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 964 mm
- 25.2 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richmond: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON, IA US (USC00138688), adjusted for the elevation of Richmond.
Richmond weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richmond through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richmond?
Richmond has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (964 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richmond is May and July to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Richmond
The closest live webcam is Riverside: RWIS - US 218 MM 44 - mini, 7.9 miles E of Richmond.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richmond.
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Questions about Richmond
Where is Richmond, IA?
Richmond is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Iowa, 2.6 miles N of Kalona.
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Washington County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, IA?
The ZIP code for Richmond is 52247.
What is the nearest town to Richmond?
Kalona, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richmond?
Yes. The closest is Riverside: RWIS - US 218 MM 44 - mini, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richmond?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Richmond?
About 37.9 inches (964 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richmond?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
May and July to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richmond have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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